Francis Kalist


Bishop Francis Kalist is the current serving bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Meerut, India.

Early life

Kalist was born on 23 November 1957 in Ritapuram, Tamil Nadu, India.

Priesthood

On 30 December 1982, Kalist was ordained at catholic priest for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Meerut.

Episcopate

Kalist was appointed bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Meerut on 3 Dec 2008 and ordained a bishop on 8 Feb 2009 by Patrick Nair. His episcopal motto is "FOR LIFE AND SERVICE".